Talk of the Towns 9/14/18

Talk of the Towns 9/14/18

Author: WERU-FM 89.9 September 14, 2018 Duration: 0:00
Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Community concerns and opportunities: The evolving role of community libraries Was there a “typical” view of the role of a community library when you started out? What roles of a community library are staying the same, and what roles are evolving? What are some of the “drivers” of the evolving role (demographics, technology, changing communities)? Is there a tension between historic and evolving roles? What is the role of the Maine State Library, and is it changing as well? How does the state library support community libraries and foster collaborations… examples? What challenges are you seeing, across the library landscape? What is your vision for the future of community libraries? Guests: Amy Wisehart, Ellsworth Public Library Ruth Eveland Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor Rich Boulet, Blue Hill Public Library Jamie Ritter, Maine State Librarian

Tune into the voices and stories that shape the coastal communities of Midcoast Maine. Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives is a living record, pulling from the deep audio archives of community radio station WERU. This podcast offers more than just headlines; it’s an ongoing conversation about local governance, cultural shifts, and the historical threads that bind towns together. You’ll hear town meeting discussions, interviews with neighbors making a difference, and analyses of issues that matter right here, from fisheries and forestry to education and the arts. Produced by WERU-FM 89.9, each episode serves as a thoughtful, ground-level look at the forces shaping society in this unique region. By preserving these spoken word broadcasts, the podcast creates a valuable resource for anyone curious about the real-life interplay of society, culture, and history in small-town New England. It’s authentic, unscripted, and directly connected to the landscape it discusses. For a genuine sense of place and purpose, this archive is an essential listen.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Talk of the Towns | WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives
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Talk of the Towns 3/12/25: Maine’s Rural Aspirations Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:25
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 2/12/25: Tackling Homelessness in Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:44
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 1/8/25: Helping Maine Downtowns Thrive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:40
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 11/13/24: Zero Energy Homes for Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:42
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 10/10/24: Housing Authorities in Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:04
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 9/11/24: Early Childhood Programs and Policy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:19
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…
Talk of the Towns 8/14/24: Maine’s Bed and Breakfasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:05
Producer/Hosts: Ron Beard and Liz Graves Theme music for Talk of the Towns Theme is a medley from Coronach, on a Balnain House Highland Music recording. Talk of the Towns: Local Community concerns and opportunities This…